Ron Southwick

Baptist Memorial Health Care has reached an agreement to buy OCH Regional Medical Center. The system plans to invest nearly $97 million in improvements.

Dr. Brandon Smith of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center talks about dealing with vaccine hesitancy, listening to patients, and addressing concerns.

Providers say they’re facing more misinformation and reluctance from patients about vaccines. Reaching those patients will require new approaches.

Most doctors say they are seeing more misinformation from patients, and it’s a bigger problem for rural doctors. Dr. Gary Price of The Physicians Foundation talks about the problem.

Pediatric facilities still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, and Medicaid cuts in the coming years are going to add pressures, analysts say.

Sachin Jain and Margaret O’Kane talk about the pressing challenges and the need to focus on the bigger problems with cost, access and keeping Americans healthy.

Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in the Trump administration, will serve as a medical adviser. The company pairs digital stethoscopes with AI technology.

Hospitals have been struggling with high volumes of patients who have stayed in emergency departments for hours, even days. The measure has the backing of Republicans and Democrats.

Large exercises have value, but still only reach so many people. Health systems should look at ways to reach as many staff as possible, says Michael Wargo of HCA Healthcare.

Large employers are spending more, particularly on prescription drugs, according to the Business Group on Health. Companies are spending more on cancer care and GLP-1 drugs.

Mike Wargo, HCA’s head of emergency operations, discusses the importance of leadership engagement, facing hurricanes and wildfires, and preparing for emergencies that come with no warning.

Authorities say the suspect entered INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital and fired multiple shots. The guard died in the incident, and police warned there could have been more casualties.

Dr. Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota says canceling research contracts sets back research, and follows other troubling changes in federal vaccine policy.

The system is planning a network of freestanding facilities that offer both urgent care and emergency care for patients. UNC is teaming with Intuitive Health on the effort.

Oregon Health & Science University says it’s the biggest donation ever to a U.S. college or academic medical center. The Nike co-founder and his wife are longtime supporters of OHSU.

Health systems and practices tout the convenience of portals to help schedule appointments and ask questions. Doctors say there can be downsides, and some say they’re overwhelmed by the volume.

For the first time in years, nonprofit hospitals saw revenues rise at a more rapid clip than the growth in expenses in 2024, according to Moody’s Ratings.

A new Gallup Poll finds the percentage of Americans who drink has fallen to the lowest point in decades. For the first time, a majority describe moderate drinking as unhealthy.

The California health system has been named the company’s West Coast hub for innovating with AI. Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, and Laura Wilt of Sutter Health talk about the collaboration.

The tech company is rolling out its new electronic health records to ambulatory providers in the United States.

Health systems are eyeing the addition of outpatient facilities, such as ambulatory surgery centers and urgent cares, to enhance patient access.

Nonprofit health systems saw modest gains over the past year, but most systems are barely breaking even, according to Fitch Ratings. Pending Medicaid cuts look to pose more challenges.

The facility, formerly called Children’s Hospital New Orleans, now bears the name of the famed football family. Hospital CEO Lucio Fragoso says the new name has helped with fundraising.

Alisa Secaida is battling advanced lung cancer. She urges other women to listen to their gut if they know something is wrong, and to find a physician who will listen.

There weren’t many transactions in the first half of the year, but industry analysts expect health systems to pursue more deals in the coming months.

More Americans are turning to these drugs to lose weight, and a new RAND report sheds light on the patients using the medication.

Alisa Secaida talks about her cancer journey, the road to her diagnosis, and dealing with the mental strain of battling cancer and raising kids.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he’s ending nearly $500 million in contracts. Critics, including the former surgeon general under President Trump, say mRNA vaccines have saved millions.

Some health systems are faring better financially so far this year, but performance varies widely. Hospitals are facing higher supply costs, including rising drug prices.

Many hospital staff are attacked or face aggressive behavior, but some don’t come forward. Andrea Greco of Centegix talks about creating a culture of safety.